Biodata of Paul Ryan
Born and raised in the
community of Janesville, Paul Ryan is a fifth-generation Wisconsin native.
Currently serving his 7th term as a Member of Congress, Paul works to address
the many important issues affecting Wisconsin residents and serve as an
effective advocate for the 1st Congressional District.He is the Chairman of the
House Budget Committee, where he works to bring fiscal discipline and
accountability to the federal government. He is a senior member of the House
Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, Social
Security, health care and trade laws.
Paul has put forward a specific plan to tackle our looming fiscal
crisis, driven by the explosion of entitlement spending. “The Path to
Prosperity” helps spur job creation today, stops spending money the government
doesn’t have, and lifts the crushing burden of debt. This plan puts the budget
on the path to balance and the economy on the path to prosperity.Paul is a
graduate of Joseph A. Craig High School in Janesville and earned a degree in
economics and political science from Miami University in Ohio.
Paul and his wife Janna live in Janesville with their children,
daughter Liza and sons Charlie and Sam. The youngest of four children, Paul is
the son of Paul Sr. (deceased) and Betty Ryan. He is a member of St. John
Vianney’s Parish.